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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2019
Prototype and Production Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Willard Charles Raymond, Plymouth, MN (US);
Charles Carlson Langford, Plymouth, MN (US);
Nathan Albert Bergman, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Michael Laurence Beauchene, Dayton, MN (US);
Anthony David Kaufhold, Chaska, MN (US);
Richard Charles Raymond, Fridley, MN (US);
Nicholas Todd Mann, Orono, MN (US);
Prototype and Production Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain. Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.